Senior Project Engineer

Skanska USA•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer provides advanced project coordination, technical support, and administrative leadership for construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role supports planning, documentation, communication, and control processes to help deliver work safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska’s quality and operational standards. As a key member of the project team, the Senior Project Engineer works with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day execution. The position leads project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change management support, meeting coordination, and reporting. It also helps identify and resolve project issues, supports financial and schedule controls, and contributes to a collaborative environment grounded in safety, ethics, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence concerning contract notification provisions.
At least 3 years of experience reading and understanding construction plans, drawings, and related technical specifications.
Ability to outline specifications required for client submissions and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
At least 2 years of experience preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
At least 2 years of project closeout experience.
At least 1 year of experience working with cost control systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field, or 8 years of equivalent experience plus at least 3 years of prior relevant experience.
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Support project planning, documentation, communication, and control processes.
Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting.
Work with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders on day-to-day project execution.
Help identify and resolve project issues.
Support financial and schedule controls.
Help ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements and Skanska quality standards.
Prepare subcontract scopes and contracts.
Outline specifications for client submissions and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
Support project closeout.